School Unification Plan:

Applying DEAC Criteria

BOE 11.03.22
Overview

● Current State of Enrollment Challenges in Denver

● Recommendations for Addressing Enrollment
Challenges (Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee
- DEAC Criteria)
● Learnings from Prior School Consolidations
● Applying the Criteria to Identify School Unifications &
Community-Driven Designs

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Prior Efforts to Address Declining Enrollment
March, 2017 •DPS Board directed the Superintendent to lead a
Strengthening district-wide process to review changing demographics
Neighborhoods and housing patterns and the declining school-aged
Resolution populations
•A committee of 40 community leaders met for over 6
June- Dec. months, input from 18 community organizations & 300+
2017 community members & educators
Strengthening •Recommendations: Focus on increasing socioeconomic
Neighborhoods
Committee
integration & ensure that consolidation is equitable and
better for students than the status quo

June, 2021 •DPS Board directed the Superintendent to lead another

Small Schools district-wide process to review under-enrolled schools
Resolution

Nov. 2021 - •34 members selected by DCTA, DSLA, & a 15 member

June 2022 representative group. They met for 3 months reviewing
Declining broad community surveys, data, and feedback
Enrollment
Advisory •Recommendations: Identify schools for consolidation
Committee based 3 criteria, principles, equity guardrails
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Our Changing City
Gentrification including rising
costs for housing and lower
birth rates have involuntarily
displaced many Denver
residents, especially in
historically Latinx and African
Credit: RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post American neighborhoods.
The number of
elementary students
living in Denver and
attending a DPS school
has steadily declined
since 2014 due to birth
rates & families leaving Denver Birth Rates
the city. Source: Colorado Center for Health and Environmental Data 4
Our Changing School District

Elementary enrollment declined by 6,485

students since the peak in 2014.

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Our Changing School District

Middle School enrollment declined by 1,612

Students since the peak in 2019

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Enrollment in DPS, Private, and Other Districts
Remains Flat

The percent of Denver resident students attending a DPS school has slightly increased over the
past 5 years. While the percent attending a private school or other district school has slightly
decreased since 2018. 7
Districts are Tax-Funded Based
on Enrollment

K-12 enrollment is projected to decline by more than

another 3,000 students over the next 5 years.

In total, this will be a difference of

$97,000,000
from peak enrollment.

DPS is already repurposing $7,500,000 to simply

keep our smallest schools open.

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Inequitable funding and opportunity
Costs at schools included in the school unification plan are 45.9% higher than
the district as a whole equating to nearly $5 million in subsidies. This funding
is mainly keeping schools operational versus providing enhanced experiences
for students and adults.

$15,246 median
$22,248 per pupil
per pupil funding
funding for
across all DPS
identified schools
schools

School unification creates opportunities for sustainable enrollment

and allows for enhanced academic and socio-emotional
programming for more DPS team members and students.
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Small School Context
Denver has 8,097 fewer elementary and middle
school students today than we had 8 years ago,
primarily located in a few neighborhoods.

Resulting in 43 schools now that have fewer than

300 students enrolled, 14 of which now have fewer
than 215 students enrolled.

The decline is going to continue. Denver is expected

to lose another 3,000 students in the next 5 years,
focused primarily in these same neighborhoods.

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In Schools with Critically Low Enrollment
Challenges school staff identified with running a small school.

● Schools with this low of enrollment are reliant on

significant additional funding simply to offer required
student supports, and staff take on many additional
responsibilities.
● Small schools most often have larger classes without
extra supports
● Classes often combine grades or merge ELA -S/E
● Part time social / emotional support staff
● Students have 2 electives instead of 5+ at larger
schools
This problem is getting worse with current schools further declining, and
additional schools projected to fall below levels of sustainability. 11
In Schools with Critically Low Enrollment
Challenges school staff identified with running a small school.

● In several schools, BIPOC teachers report feeling

isolated and are often one of few, or the only teacher of
color
● Teachers often do not have planning partners or teams
● Principals often cover classes and do everything that a
leadership team would do in larger schools
● Programming decisions are likely to be based on
available staff versus student needs
● The culture impacts are high with higher rates of staff
turnover, and annual staff reductions
This problem is getting worse with current schools further declining, and
additional schools projected to fall below levels of sustainability. 12
DEAC Committee

November 2021
The Board supported the creation of a
representative community working group,
Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee
(DEAC), to identify and propose solutions to
our declining enrollment problem.

June 2022
The DEAC committee presented their
recommendations to the Board including
three Criteria, Guiding Principles, and Equity
Guardrails.

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DEAC Criteria Recommendations Overview
Three Criteria

Criteria Identify Schools with

District-Managed Schools

One Critically Low Enrollment

Proactively Identify Schools with

Criteria
Low Enrollment that are
Two
Projected to Continue to Decline
Charter Schools

Charter sector,
Criteria Identify Charter Schools that are Collaborative
Council & district
Three Not Financially Solvent will design
process
DEAC Guiding Principles & Equity Guardrails
DEAC Guiding Principles and Equity Guardrails seek to ensure strong
programming, honor people, and promote equity.

Goals of the School Unification Process:

● Unify schools so that students have robust programming
● Apply criteria equitably and consider school context
● Support staff, students, and families with staying in DPS
● Ensure strong MLE, SPED, GT and other support programs
● Support community and staff leading unification planning

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What has DPS learned from prior
processes?
Students & 1. Students are more likely to transition if
Families teachers and staff go with them and help
keep as much familiarity as possible
2. Students & families need opportunities to
connect with their new school

Staffing 1. An extended transition risks staff flight

2. It is better to be overstaffed than
understaffed, and guaranteeing jobs is
transformative

Community- 1. Early enrollment projections are unreliable

Partnered for year-0 planning
Design 2. Time together to design would allow for
Process communities to plan as equal partners
3. Maintaining rituals, artifacts, &
programming is essential
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School Unification Process Overview
Timeline for Criteria 1 Schools, bringing communities together to design together

Bring People Together Vision Together Launch

Operational Alignment Design the Vision, Mission, Changes
Programs, Model Together
22-23 School Year 23-24 School Year 24-25 School
Year
Fall Spring - Summer Fall Spring - Summer
Apply DEAC Criteria Support Students with Schools Unify into Welcoming Begin new
& Identify Schools Transitions Schools programs with
sustainability
Community and Community Events & Community Driven Unification funding and
Staff Meetings Communication Process - based on actual enrollment support
(vision, mission, programs)
Board Vote Operational Planning Community
Prepare for Program Implementation Events &
Communication
Community Events &
Communication

Community is an integral part of each phase

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Supporting our Staff & Students
Staff Support Plan for Unification:
● All School based staff will be guaranteed a position at a
minimum of the same rate of pay for the 2023-24 school
year either in the welcoming school or elsewhere.
● Positions that are centrally managed (i.e. food services)
will be guaranteed roles in the district, at the welcoming
school or elsewhere.

Student Enrollment Plan for Unification:

● When schools are unified with one or two schools,
students will be automatically enrolled in the welcoming
school. Families still have the option to choose a different
school using the standard School Choice process.
● When schools are unified into an enrollment zone, we will
work with all students to identify cohorts of students to
attend surrounding schools in the enrollment zone and
connect them with their new school communities to
participate in school welcoming activities and family
engagement. Students will have a guaranteed seat within
the enrollment zone. 18
Student, Family and Community Supports
School Unification plans will be created in collaboration with each
school community & organized community and staff engagement
events will be provided throughout the spring and summer.

● DPS will provide support to students and and families:

○ Exceptional student support case managers
○ MLE partners will support with program expansion and family
selection of programming
○ Enrollment representative partners
○ Community support partners

● Staffing Support
○ HR Partners will work with each staff member to their school
assignment at their current salary level
○ Resource toolkits for principals, staff, families and community.

We are working with our community partners to share information and

available supports, while also creating space to hear from
communities what is needed to support this transition. 19
School Unification Conditions
Based on prior learnings and the DEAC’s recommendations for
identifying schools for unification.

In order for schools to be identified for unification the district must be

able to commit to the following:

1. Applying Criteria 1: Elementary or middle schools with critically low

enrollment (below 215 in K-8).
2. Combining boundaries or maintaining enrollment zones to keep
communities together.
3. Naming a Welcoming School(s) within 2 miles that has space for
all students & programs.
4. Ensuring strong TNLI programs.
5. Ensuring strong exceptional student services center based
programs.
6. Guaranteeing all school staff members continuation of
employment.

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Schools Meeting the Conditions
8 schools match criteria exactly with partnering welcoming schools, 2 partially meet the
criteria with unification into schools in their enrollment zone, 4 do not reasonably fit the criteria
Able to Unify
Welcoming School(s) Result is stronger TNLI/
Enrollment boundary with a
School Name w/capacity within 2 Dual Language
Below 215 K-8? Welcoming
miles? Programming?
School(s)?

Denver Discovery School 93

Enrollment Zone ✓ N/A- Denver Discovery is not
Schools TNLI

MSLA 115 ✓ ✓ ✓
Fairview Elementary 128 ✓ ✓ N/A- Fariview is not TNLI

International Academy of
Denver at Harrington
139 ✓ ✓ ✓
Schmitt Elementary 148 ✓ ✓ ✓
Columbian Elementary 157 ✓ ✓ ✓
Hallett Academy 181 X X N/A
Palmer Elementary 181 ✓ ✓ N/A- Palmer is not TNLI

Kaiser Elementary 182 X X N/A

Enrollment Zone
Whittier K-8 191
Schools
✓ N/A- Whittier is not TNLI ✓
Colfax Elementary 200 ✓ ✓ ✓
Beach Court Elementary 206 X X N/A
Eagleton Elementary 212 ✓ ✓ ✓
Ashley Elementary 213 X X N/A
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In all instances, DPS will guarantee continued employment of school staff as a result of this process
Four schools with enrollment under
215 not recommended for
unification
1. Hallett Academy (181 students)
2. Kaiser Elementary (182 students)
3. Beach Court Elementary (206 students)
4. Ashley Elementary (213 students)

Rationale:
These 4 schools do not have nearby schools (within 2 miles) that have
the facility space needed to add the students from these schools.

DPS will continue to monitor enrollment at these schools and

collaborate with each of these communities to develop sustainable
enrollment plans including maintaining their small school subsidies.

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School
Unification
Plans 23
In 2023-24, Valverde Elementary to welcome
Math and Science Leadership Academy

2022-23 School Year 2023-24 School Year

MSLA Valverde Valverde

Elementary Elementary

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In 2023-24, Trevista Elementary to welcome
Columbian Elementary

2022-23 School Year 2023-24 School Year

Columbian Trevista Trevista

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In 2023-24, Godsman Elementary to welcome
Schmitt Elementary

2022-23 School Year 2023-24 School Year

Schmitt Godsman Godsman

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In 2023-24, Cowell Elementary to welcome
Eagleton Elementary

2022-23 School Year 2023-24 School Year

Eagleton Cowell Cowell

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In 2023-24, Montclair to welcome Palmer.
Palmer to transition to an ECE center in 2023-24.

2022-23 School Year 2023-24 School Year

Montclair
grades K-5

Palmer Montclair
Palmer becomes an
ECE Center

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In 2023-24, Cheltenham to welcome Colfax and
Fairview K-5. Colfax to transition to an ECE center
in 2023-24.

2022-23 School Year 2023-24 School Year

Cheltenham

Colfax Fairview Cheltenham Colfax becomes an

ECE Center

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In 2023-24, Swansea and Columbine to
welcome IAD Harrington into a new
enrollment zone.
2023-24 School Year

2022-23 School Year

Swansea

IAD
Harrington
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Columbine
In 2023-24, Denver Discovery School to join
with schools in the enrollment zone.

2022-23 School Year 2023-24 School Year

Enrollment Zone

Denver Greater Park Hill /

Discovery Central Park Middle
School Enrollment
Zone
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In 2023-24, Whittier K-8 to join with
schools in the Greater Five Points Elementary
Enrollment zone and Near Northeast Middle School
Enrollment Zone

2023-24 School Year

2022-23 School Year
Enrollment Zone

Whittier Enrollment
Zone

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Considerations for schools in an Enrollment Zone
DPS has two schools that currently operate in an enrollment zone so the unification process will look
a little different:
● Denver Discovery School (93 students)
● Whittier K-8 (191 students)

Recommendation:

Unify DDS and Whittier into the schools within their Enrollment Zones.
● Instead of 1 welcoming school, Whittier and DDS students have several Welcoming Schools in
the zone.
● DPS will work with all schools in the enrollment zone to connect staff, students, and families
with the schools throughout the enrollment zone and facilitate school welcoming activities and
family engagement events.
● DPS will also work with all schools in the enrollment zone to identify key aspects of these
schools that can be integrated into schools in the enrollment zone, in partnership with the
students and families that select each of these schools.
● The DPS Enrollment Services Team will work with each student to determine which school each
family prefers and students will participate in the SchoolChoice process to select a new school
for the 2023-2024 school year with a guaranteed seat within the zone.
● DPS will work with the staff at DDS and Whittier and guarantee them a role in the district and
will make efforts to try and keep staff located in schools within the enrollment zone to the
extent it is preferred by school staff.

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School Unification Plan Recommendations
Small School(s) Welcoming School(s) Details

IAD Harrington Columbine Elementary IAD Harrington will join into Swansea and Columbine at
Swansea Elementary these two schools in a new Enrollment zone

Palmer Elementary Montclair Elementary The Palmer and Montclair Communities will join with K-5 at
Montclair and ECE will be at Palmer

Math Science Valverde The MSLA and Valverde communities will join at Valverde
Leadership Academy

Schmitt Elementary Godsman Elementary The Schmitt and Godsman Communities will join at
Godsman.

Columbian Trevista The Columbian and Trevista Communities will join at

TreVista

Eagleton Elementary Cowell Elementary The Eagleton and Cowell Communities will join at Cowell.

Fairview Elementary Cheltenham The Fairview, Colfax and Cheltenham Communities will join
Colfax Elementary with K-5 at Cheltenham and ECE will be at Colfax

Whittier K-8 Enrollment Zones The Whittier Community will join with schools in the
elementary and middle school enrollment zones.

Denver Discovery Enrollment Zone The Denver Discovery School Community will join with
School schools in the Greater Park Hill - Central Park Enrollment
Zone.
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 Ongoing Declines Across the District

2026 Forecast:
Change in Number of Residing
Students from 2021

Over 50% of the neighborhoods in DPS are forecasted to continue

to have significant declines at the elementary and middle school
levels. The problem of declining enrollment will persist. 35
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Enrollment is forecasted to continue to
decline, compounding the problem

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and Middle
Schools
currently have
enrollment
below 300 - with
additional
Declines
Projected

● The School Unification Plan addresses 10 of the lowest enrolled schools in DPS.
● Through Unifications, the Plan also helps enrollment at 7 other relatively small
welcoming schools
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 Advantages of Combined School
Budgets

● Greater access for students for additional specials in

addition to Music, Art, and PE like Technology, Dance,
or Foreign Languages

● Improved TNLI programming with sustainable class

sizes across all grades.

● Greater opportunities for distributed leadership from

Assistant Principals and Senior Team Leads

● Great number of in building supports from physical

and mental health professionals like psychologists,
social workers, nurses (or other health professionals)

● Greater cross collaboration from grade level teacher

teams
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Board of Education Ends Policies

ENDS 1.2 - Teaching and Learning

All students will demonstrate a well-rounded educational

experience to include the arts, literacy, numeracy and
critical thinking skills at or above grade level, both as a
whole and by marginalized groups.

It is critical to address declining enrollment now to ensure our ability

to deliver on Ends policy 1.2 - ensuring all students a well rounded
educational experience.

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Appendix

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Use of empty buildings
Community engagement will be integral part of determining what should
happen to empty buildings.

In some cases, a building will continue to be utilized as an ECE

only site.

In cases where whole or partial buildings will be vacant, we will

work with the community to solicit input and make
recommendations on what to do with that building.

We do not intend to sell any of the buildings and will continue to

use the facilities for DPS and community needs. Additional
details will be provided at a later date for how to engage in this
process.

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 District Recommendation
8 schools match criteria exactly with partnering welcoming schools, 2 partially meet the criteria
with combining into schools in their enrollment zone
Able to Unify
Enrollment Welcoming School(s) Result is stronger TNLI/
boundary with a
School Name Below 215 in w/capacity within 2 Dual Language
Welcoming
grades K-8? miles? Program?
School(s)?

Denver Discovery School 93

Enrollment Zone ✓ N/A- Denver Discovery is
Schools not TNLI

MSLA 115 ✓ ✓ ✓
Fairview Elementary 128 ✓ ✓ N/A- Fairview is not TNLI
International Academy of
Denver at Harrington
139 ✓ ✓ ✓
Schmitt Elementary 148 ✓ ✓ ✓
Columbian Elementary 157 ✓ ✓ ✓
Palmer Elementary 181 ✓ ✓ N/A- Palmer is not TNLI
Enrollment Zone
Whittier K-8 191
Schools
✓ N/A- Whittier is not TNLI

Colfax Elementary 200 ✓ ✓ ✓

Eagleton Elementary 212 ✓ ✓ ✓

In all instances, DPS will guarantee continued employment of school staff as a result of this process

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MSLA and Valverde
Recommendation: MSLA and Valverde to unify into Valverde in fall 2023

Enrollment MSLA (K-5): 115

Valverde (ECE-5): 278

Distance Between .1 miles

Schools

Space Confirmation Combined enrollment of both schools is 393 students.

Valverde has space to serve 510 students

Multilingual Program MSLA and Valverde both have TNLI programs, and Valvere will
maintain a TNLI program

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.)
from both schools will have a guaranteed job at Valverde.

Special Education ECE-Autism will continue at Valverde. All other students receiving
Programming special education will continue to receive their services at Valverde.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 school year final program design will be
Programs created with the entire combined school community with a goal of
maintaining as much consistency and heritage from both schools.

Enrollment Students will all be automatically enrolled at Valverde for the

2023-2024 school year and are encouraged to join the school
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unification. Families may participate in SchoolChoice.
Schmitt and Godsman
Recommendation: Schmitt and Godsman to unify into Godsman in fall 2023
Enrollment Schmitt: (K-5) - 148 (E-5) - 178
Godsman (K-5) - 246 (E-5) - 305

Distance Between .8 miles

Schools

Space Confirmation Combined ECE - 5th grade enrollment of both schools is 483 students.
Godsman has space to serve 739 students

Multilingual Program The unification will include a TNLI program at Godsman

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.) from
both schools will have a guaranteed job at Godsman.

Special Education All students receiving special education will continue to receive their
Programming services at Godsman.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 school year final program design will be created
Programs with the entire combined school community with a goal of maintaining
as much consistency and heritage from both schools.

Enrollment Students will all be automatically enrolled at Godsman for the

2023-2024 school year and are encouraged to join the school
unification. Families may participate in SchoolChoice.
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Columbian and Trevista
Recommendation: Columbian and Trevista to unify into Trevista in fall 2023
Enrollment Columbian (K-5): 157 (E-5): 183
TreVista (K-5): 321 (E-5): 400

Distance Between 1.3 miles

Schools

Space Confirmation Combined ECE - 5th grade enrollment of both schools is 583 students.
Trevista has space to serve 855 students

Multilingual Program Columbian is currently an ELA-S resource school, and Trevista has a dual
language program, and Trevista will maintain a Dual Language program

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.) from both
schools will have a guaranteed job at Trevista.

Special Education Through the transition to the Significant Support Needs (SSN) model, the MI
Programming program at Columbian is being reduced. Impacted families will have
individual consultation to discuss the unique needs of their child. All other
students receiving special education will continue to receive their services at
Trevista.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 school year final program design will be created with
Programs the entire combined school community with a goal of maintaining as much
consistency and heritage from both schools.

Enrollment Students will all be automatically enrolled at Trevista for the 2023-2024
school year and are encouraged to join the school unification. Families may44
participate in SchoolChoice. .
Eagleton and Cowell
Recommendation: Eagleton and Cowell to unify into Cowell in fall 2023
Enrollment Eagleton : (K-5) - 212 (E-5) - 241
Cowell: (K-5) - 230 (E-5) - 274

Distance Between 1.1 Miles

Schools

Space Confirmation Combined ECE-5th grade enrollment of both schools is 515 students.
Cowell has space to serve 598 students

Multilingual Program The unification will include a TNLI program at Cowell

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.) from
both schools will have a guaranteed job at Cowell.

Special Education The MI-autism classrooms at Eagleton will transition to Cowell. All
Programming students receiving special education will continue to receive their
services at Cowell.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 school year final program design will be created
Programs with the entire combined school community with a goal of maintaining
as much consistency and heritage from both schools.

Enrollment Students will all be automatically enrolled at Cowell for the 2023-2024
school year and are encouraged to join the school unification. Families
may participate in SchoolChoice.
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Colfax, Fairview, Cheltenham
Recommendation: Colfax and Fairview to unify K-5th grade into Cheltenham in fall
2023, and Colfax to become an ECE center
Enrollment Colfax: (K-5) - 200 (E-5) - 250 Fairview: (K-5) - 128 (E-5) - 144
Cheltenham: (K-5) - 227 (E-5) - 279

Distance Between Colfax - Cheltenham: 1.0 miles

Schools Fairview - Cheltenham: 1.3 miles

Space Confirmation Combined K-5 enrollment of all schools is 555 students.

Cheltenham has space to serve 644 students

Multilingual Program The unification will include a TNLI program at Cheltenham

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.) from both
schools will have a guaranteed job at Colfax ECE and Cheltenham.

Special Education Through the transition to the Significant Support Needs (SSN) model, the MI
Programming program at Fairview being reduced. Impacted families will have individual
consultation to discuss the unique needs of their child. The ECE-model 1 program
at Cheltenham will move to the ECE center at Colfax. All other students receiving
special education will continue to receive their services at Colfax or Cheltenham.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 school year final program design will be created with the
Programs entire combined school community with a goal of maintaining as much
consistency and heritage from each schools.

Enrollment Students will all be automatically enrolled at Cheltenham for the 2023-2024
school year and are encouraged to join the school unification. Families may
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Palmer, Montclair
Recommendation: Palmer and Montclair to unify K-5th grade into Montclair in fall 2023, and
Palmer to become an ECE center

Enrollment Palmer: (K-5) - 181 (E-5) - 231

Montclair: (K-5) - 274 (E-5) - 306

Distance Between Schools 1.0 mile

Space Confirmation Combined K-5 enrollment of both schools is 455 students.

Montclair has space to serve 511 students

Multilingual Program The unification of Palmer and Montclair will include ELD program with one staff
member ELA-S qualified to support Spanish-speakers. (15 to 60 Spanish
speakers)

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.) from both schools
will have a guaranteed job at Palmer ECE and Montclair.

Special Education The two ECE center programs at Palmer will remain at Palmer ECE. All other
Programming students receiving special education will continue to receive their services at
Montclair.

School Design / Programs During the 2023-2024 school year final program design will be created with the
entire combined school community with a goal of maintaining as much consistency
and heritage from each schools.

Enrollment Students will all be automatically enrolled at Montclair for the 2023-2024 school
year and are encouraged to join the school unification. Families may participate in
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IAD-Harrington, Swansea, Columbine
Recommendation: IAD Harrington to unify into Swansea and Columbine in fall 2023

Enrollment IAD: (K-5) - 139 (E-5) - 163 Columbine: (K-5) - 218 (E-5) - 277
Swansea: (K-5) - 310 (E-5) -376

Distance IAD Harrington - Swansea:1.1 miles

IAD Harrington - Columbine: .9 miles

Space Confirmation Combined ECE -5th grade enrollment of all three schools is 816 students.
Swansea and Columbine have space to serve up to 1,115 students.

Multilingual Program The unification will result in a 2 way dual language program at Swansea and an ELA-E program at
Columbine. Phase out of ELA-E programming at Swansea will be determined through the
community redesign process next school year.

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.) from both schools will have a
guaranteed job at either Columbine or Swansea based on interest and certification.

Special Education All existing center programs at Columbine and Swansea will continue. All other students receiving
Programming special education will continue to receive their services at Swansea or Columbine.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 school year final program design will be created with each of the combined
Programs school communities with a goal of maintaining as much consistency and heritage from each school.

Enrollment Students currently enrolled at Swansea and Columbine will continue to be enrolled in these schools
for 2023-2024. Current Harrington students will have a guaranteed seat at either Swansea or
Columbine and will need to submit a SchoolChoice application to make a selection for 2023-2024.
Families may explore other options through SchoolChoice.
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Whittier- Unify into Schools in the Enrollment Zone
Recommendation: Whittier to unify into schools in the enrollment zones in fall 2023

Enrollment Whittier : 191

Distance Between Closest elementary schools in the zone are .7 miles from Whittier
Schools Closest middle school is .6 miles from Whittier

Space Confirmation Schools in the enrollment zones have capacity to serve all of
Whittier’s students

Multilingual Program Whittier currently is an ELA-E program and students may attend
any school in the enrollment zone

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.)
from will have a guaranteed job in DPS.

Special Education All students receiving special education will continue to receive
Programming their services at their 2023-24 school.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 students from Whittier will be welcomed into
Programs the school of their choice and will have opportunities to build
community in the new school.

Enrollment Students will all participate in the SchoolChoice process and select
a school of their choice with preference within the enrollment zone,
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or elsewhere in the district.
DDS - Unify into Schools in the Enrollment Zone
Recommendation: DDS to unify into schools in the enrollment zone in fall 2023

Enrollment DDS: 93

Distance Between Closest schools in zone are within 2 miles from DDS
Schools

Space Confirmation The enrollment zone has capacity to serve all of DDS’s 85 students

Multilingual Program DDS currently is an ELA-E program and students may attend any
school in the enrollment zone

School Staff All school-based staff (e.g., teachers, office support, paras, etc.)
from will have a guaranteed job in DPS.

Special Education All students receiving special education will continue to receive
Programming their services at their 2023-24 school.

School Design / During the 2023-2024 students from DDS will be welcomed into the
Programs school of their choice and will have opportunities to build
community in the new school.

Enrollment Students will all participate in the School Choice process and select
a school of their choice with preference within the enrollment zone,
or elsewhere in the district.
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Student, Family and Community
Supports

Staff Toolkit:
● Link to Staff Toolkit
Families Toolkit:
● Link to Families Toolkit
Community Toolkit:
● Link to the Community Toolkit

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